May 25 2020 Tips for sales teams in the COVID-19 crisis

With COVID-19 face to face selling is over, at least temporarily, and this means that sales teams and sales leaders have to adapt their approach, offering and technique to a digital world. Selling doesn’t sound easy during a pandemic, but it is still happening and essential, so all is not lost. Although it is true Read More…

May 19 2020 New car subscription software Blinker sees demand skyrocket in lockdown

Car dealers looking to pivot their businesses during the COVID-19 lockdown have turned to car subscription software provider Blinker to future-proof their business models. The provider has seen a 52% increase in enquiries from car dealerships looking to introduce subscription during the shutdown. Founded by brothers Michael and Paul Higgins just last year, Blinker is an Read More…

May 9 2020 Australia’s three-step plan to reopen the economy, explained for SMEs

The National Cabinet has announced Australian’s three-step plan for reopening the economy and businesses.  All states and territories can implement these steps at their own pace, as there are no strict rules, however Morrison has said that he would like Australia to have a covid-safe way of living in July.  These new steps will have Read More…

May 8 2020 Customer experience will be the reason businesses survive COVID-19 

As Australia continues to manage the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, survival remains top-of-mind for businesses in every market. Businesses that emerge from the lockdown period more or less intact will have a second problem – how to regain traction in a recessionary environment. Planning for the future now using precise and actionable customer insights will Read More…

May 7 2020 How STP has made tackling the COVID-19 storm easier for Think Talent

Founded five years ago by Ainsley Johnstone and Natalie Firth, Think Talent is a modern executive recruitment agency that connects Australian and international organisations with top talent across Technology, Marketing & Digital and People & Communications markets.  Growing from a team of two to 12, their success in part is due to enterprise clients wanting Read More…

May 6 2020 Goodbye Uber Eats: SMEs take deliveries into own hands

HERE WeGo Deliver enables small businesses to operate their own efficient delivery service. The tech simplifies complex algorithms to create an easy process and tool for dealing with multiple orders and drivers.  Like UberEats and other well-known delivery apps, it aims to reduce customer wait times whilst improving operational efficiency. Christoph Herzig, Head of Fleet Applications Read More…

May 5 2020 Five vital communication strategies retailers need right now 

Retailers are facing an unprecedented period of uncertainty in the face of the global health crisis. Businesses, brands, employers, and individuals heeding the health authorities’ advice to take the COVID-19 threat seriously are changing how and where they work, live and spend their leisure time, with consequences for every corner of the economy.  In the Read More…

April 28 2020 Cash flow struggles were crippling SMEs before coronavirus

Prior to the coronavirus crisis and subsequent shutdowns, Australian SMEs were already struggling with cash flow; this is according to new research which shows 52 per cent of business owners had issues with paying themselves.  Why were employers so quick to let their staff go when coronavirus came? When the government announced the shutdowns, many Read More…

April 16 2020 How to adapt your business during crisis

By now, all of us have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in one way or another. It has brought a global economic shutdown, and with it, a great number of businesses, especially small businesses, are struggling. Many are still coming to terms with the severity of this crisis and its long-term implications while figuring Read More…

April 15 2020 If my business closes down do I need to pay out my commercial lease?

If you need to make the difficult decision to close your business, you may be wondering if you’re still obliged to pay rent until the end of your lease term.  First things first, before you decide to close, make sure you’ve reviewed all recent changes announced by the government to ease the burden on businesses Read More…

April 14 2020 Which businesses are eligible for the commercial rent reduction? 

State governments announced the commercial tenancy code of conduct last week, which aims to support businesses with commercial rent reductions.  The code outlines a set of principles which tenants and landlords are expected to follow, along with Australian banks. It will be prepared for legislation this week.  Is my business eligible for rent relief? If Read More…

April 7 2020 Small businesses owners share their tips for working from home

With most office-based small business making the switch to working from home, we wanted to share some tips from the community on how you can make the most of the remote working situation. From trivia and quizzes to “wine downs” and group exercise, we hope these insights bring you some practical and fun ideas for you and your Read More…

April 2 2020 When COVID-19 is over, reconsider foreign outsourcing…

With international manufacturing markets being thrown into uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Manager of Adina Watches, Grant Menzies, believes there has never been a better time to shine a spotlight on the capabilities of Australian businesses than right now. As one of the nation’s oldest watchmakers, Adina has always been advocates for home-soil Read More…

March 31 2020 How to grow an international business during a global pandemic

Expanding internationally always has risks but developing a business during a global pandemic is not usually a central part of a risk management strategy. The global nature of the COVID-19 outbreak has given international businesses an unprecedented challenge, one that requires diversification and resilience. Here are a few ways you can mitigate the pandemic risk Read More…

March 26 2020 How hospitality businesses can adapt to the coronavirus impact

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a global impact on the foodservice industry, Australian hospitality owners are encouraged to take some important steps to help them ride out the storm. Hospitality owners should be looking closely at their last P&L statement to see where the impact will be felt. If sales fall, how will Read More…